I am a passionate science teacher with a specialism in biology.
I have over 16 years of teaching experience and have experience working and as Co-director of key stage 4 and head of biology.
I am a passionate science teacher with a specialism in biology.
I have over 16 years of teaching experience and have experience working and as Co-director of key stage 4 and head of biology.
** UPDATED**
I have added an updated a glucose colorimetry powerpoint with challenging exam questions.
New food test summary table for students to complete
9 mark OCR exam questions on biological molecules
New short mini test ****
New revision lesson included- used in formal observation, rated outstanding!
This resource pack is 100% suitable for the new OCR A A-level biology specification and all others ( with slight amendments)
This resource bundle includes:
*powerpoint presentations on all the topics such as carbohydrates ( monosaccharide,disaccharide and polysaccharides), proteins, fats, food tests and glucose colorimetry,
*Exam questions from the new and old specification witthevery lesson
*PAG check lists for the food test and glucose colorimetry
*Personalised learning content summary sheet - this is a colour-coded, student-friendly check-list which includes learning outcomes, and other requirements from OCR specification.
End of unit and mid unit tests
Revision lesson - can be used for a formal observation, differentiation / challenging questions included.
All you need to teach Natural selection and Evolution for any specification!
Here you have power point presentations and exam questions, all relevant to the new A-level OCR biology specification!
Powerpoint presentations are very detailed, including topics such as variation, natural selection, adaptations, evidence for natural selection, and many example questions on natural selection!
Check the 4.2 Exam pack, it is packed with lots of relevant evolution questions ( with classification questions also), with mark schemes also!
Compatible with the OCR A-level biology A specification and many more!
includes all lesson powerpoint presentations, all the relevant exam questions from the old and new spec and many more activities!
There are fantastic extended exam questions on cell cycle,mitosis and meiosis , comparison questions between meiosis and mitosis, research and cut-sort activities and end of topic exam questions!
This bundle also includes and end of unit test!
lessons include:
cell cycle and mitsosis
meiosis
animal diversity e.g. specialised cells and tissues
plant diversity e.g. specialised cells and tissues
EVERYTHING you need to teach osmosis! This resource pack includes an excellent power point presentation, which slowly introduces the concept of osmosis, step-by-step instilling key concepts including ideas on Turgidity, plasmolysis and flaccidity. This presentation also includes an experimental component on osmosis in potatoes, including a planning experiments, conclusion and evaluation section, and key skills based questions.
This resource bundle is completely relevant for the OCR Gateway science 9-1 specification, IGCSE biology and any other specifications!
The powerpoint presentation includes all the information needed to teach osmosis effectively, including exam questions, useful animations and diagrams, and differentiated learning outcomes.
Also, there are two differentiated workbook packs for higher and lower ability students, this worked really well for the weaker and more-able students.
Furthermore, there are excellent 6 mark questions and skills based questions for students to work through, including a role play activity!
Hope it helps!
This bundle is completely suitable for OCR Gateway triple biology and mostly suitable for IGCSE.
This bundle contains powerpoint presentations, exam questions on dialysis and how the nephron works and 6 mark questions on the kidneys.
The 6 mark question is embedded in a student-friendly framework, which helps students plan out their answer and obtain maximum marks.
One 6 mark question is differentiated for higher and lower ability students. Additionally, the 6 mark question comes with its own powerpoint presentation to help guide students through it.
6 mark questions are on:
negative feedback mechanism and ADH,
processes in the kidney tublues,
how alcohol and water can affect the concentration of urine - taken from the old gateway specification.
good luck!
This resource bundles is completely compatible with the OCR A-level biology A specification.
This power point presentation includes ALL the lessons on animal responses, every slide is colourful with eye-catching imagery to ensure students do not get bored!
These lessons are informative, engaging with questions, starters and plenaries! Every lesson has relevant learning outcomes, key words and activities!
There are new spec exam questions and old, and a 5.5 end of unit test!
This respiraiton bundle is completely compatible with OCR A-level biology A, equipped with detailed powerpoint presentations for every lesson on the unit and exam questions.
This is suitable for most exam specifications if adapted slightly.
There are 3 extended syntoptic/application exam questions taken from the new specification papers, including markschemes.
includes powerpoint presentation.
differentiated 6 mark questions on enzymes and higher and foundation exam questions included.
Also includes lots of investigations to improve planning and investigative skills.
*UPDATED WITH MORE RESOURCES
This resource bundle contains ALL you need to effectively teach the 5.1 Homeostasis and communication unit, which is completely compatible with the new OCR A-level biology A specification and other specifications ( slight adaptations may be needed).
This contains powerpoint presentations for ALL the lessons, including lots of exam questions, and excellent synoptic questions with markschemes within the actual powerpoint presentation.
Additionally, this package contains a seperate document that contains all the exam questions from the old spec and the new spec past/practice papers.
Lastly an end of unit test is included also
There are 4 lessons on topics such as:
how communication systems work, including cell signalling
2 ) homeostasis - negative and positive feedback
Ectotherms and their adaptations
endotherms and their adaptations
Please leave a review, any feedback is welcome!
hope your students benefit from this resource!
includes a very detailed powerpoint presentation which simplifies the menstrual cycle, and also includes many challenging exam questions such as 6 mark questions.
Also, there are powerpoint presentation and activities on contraception methods and treating infertility!
includes powerpoint presentations, activities and differentiated exam questions
content:
plant nutrition e.g. photosynthesis and mineral use, xylem and phloem, transpiration, rate of photosynthesis
includes fantastic, interactive activities e.g. cut and sort animated stages, lots of 6 markers on becoming immune and vaccinations!
additionally, there are challenging exam questions on Edward Jenner and the early vaccination!
Suitable for the OCR A-level biology A specification and other specifications.
Includes:
*All lesson plans and related exam questions ( new specification and old specification)
end of unit test
personal learning content sheet - includes a learning outcome check-list.
Powerpoint presentation and lots of exam questions ( including two 6 markers), on the triple content on the B4 unit.
This includes looking at pyramids of biomass and number and energy efficiency in food chains.
There are also two exam packs, one with all the questions and answers from the new OCR A gateway specification and one with questions from 21st century 9-1 specification